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8:30am-Blended
9:45am-Contemporary
11:00am-Traditional
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| Just Shopping |
Just Shopping is an Internet Fundraising Program at St. Mark's. It's part of a three-tiered plan to eliminate our building debt by 2023. On-line purchase made through our website with affiliate companies helps pay off our building loan. Thank you for your support and please share this internet shopping opportunity with your family and friends! For more information, click here to visit our website.
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| Contact Us |
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
6730 N. 17th St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
Office: 253-752-4966
Preschool: 253-752-4929
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Wednesday Night Church Night Tonight!
5:00pm Little Angels Choir (CR)
5:15pm Dinner:
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Suggested Donation $5
5:30pm Joyful Noise Choir (CR)
6:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal (S)
6:00m Jubilation Choir, grades 3-5 (CR)
6:15pm Holy Moly (YR)
6:15pm Midweek Renewal (PCC)
7:30pm Prayer Service (PC)
Childcare is provided from 5-8pm for children up to 5 years of age while parents attend meetings, Bible Study and worship.
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All Congregation Meeting this
Sunday, January 29
We ask all votiing members of St. Mark's to attend the semi-annual meeting of the congregation this coming Sunday, January 29. We will serve lunch at Noon and then the meeting will start around 12:20pm. This is an important opportunity to come together and take collective responsibility for the mission of our congregation. Our Church Council has important information to share with us about out current status and our plans for 2017, including a capital appeal to reduce our mortgage debt and use that money to strengthen ministry at St. Mark's and in the community. Please join us!
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New Faith Journey groups will begin on Wednesday, February 8 and Sunday, February 12
All those who worship with us as guests are invited to join a Faith Journey group hosted by Pastor Ruud. Faith Journey is a series of twelve weekly gatherings at St. Mark's that give visitors an opportunity to hear each other's stories, explore questions of faith, build relationships, hear scripture together, and listen for God's call. Those who wish to join our congregation will be welcomed as new members at Easter time, but that is not an expectation for any of the Faith Journey participants. This is an open-ended process that allows each person to follow where the Spirit leads. There is a Faith Journey group that meets on Sundays from 12:15-1:30pm and another one on Wednesdays that meets from 6:00-7:15pm. A meal is served at both gatherings. Childcare is always available, and special activities for older children are hosted on Wednesday nights. If you are interested, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center in the Narthex, or contact Pastor Jan Ruud by phone at
253-752-4966
or by email at jruud@smlutheran.org.
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Winter Small Groups
Beginning the week of February 12th continuing through April 7th. In the seasons of Epiphany and Lent we take time to join with others for intentional community and spiritual growth. Each of the eight gathering will include a text of scripture and a time for conversation and prayer.
To participate in a Small Group this Winter, look for the sign up sheets in the narthex, beginning on Sunday, January 22nd.
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Women of St. Mark's
Please join us on
Wednesday, Jan 25th at 4PM
in the Library to discuss the distribution of the Bazaar funds. We welcome input from all. The funds will be distributed as in the past years, half for church needs and half for community needs. If you are unable to attend, please email me (
barbstitch@gmail.com
) with your suggestions.
2017 Women's Retreat postponed.
Regretfully, Pilgrim First Conference Center informed us that they double-booked the weekend we had reserved for our Women's Retreat. We are currently looking for other retreat spaces that fit our needs. The earliest possible retreat dates would be in the Fall. The Adult Faith Formation team will provide updates as more information is known.
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Hat, Socks and Gloves Needed
In spite of generous donations during the holidays, Family Housing Network has run out of hats, socks and gloves during our recent icy weather. They have an immediate need for these items. If you can donate any, please take them to their office at 5050 South Tacoma Way, weekdays between 9 and 5. Or you may drop them at our church office and someone will deliver them. Thank you!
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St. Mark's Preschool Enrollment
St. Mark's Preschool will begin accepting enrollment paperwork for the 2017-18 school year in February. Current preschool families and children or grandchildren of St. Mark's Church members can register beginning February 1st; registration for the surrounding community will open on February 15th. Children must be two-and-a-half by Sept 1st to enroll in the 2/3s class; age 3 by Sept 1st to enroll in the 3/4s class; or, age 4 by Sept 1st to enroll in the PreK class. Please turn in paperwork as well as a non-refundable $75.00 registration fee to Anne Zimmerman. Registration paperwork can be found online (
www.smlutheran.org/smlcpreschool) or in the church office. Please contact Anne with questions (253) 759-4929
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Empowering Life's St. Valentine's Celebration
Saturday, February 11th from 6-8pm.
Piano bar entertainer Kacey Evans will be back for Empowering Life's annual fundraiser. Join us for elegant desserts, a silent auction and an opportunityto learn more about how (beyond backpacks with school supplies) we at St. Mark's are helping women incarcerated at the Washington Correction Center for Woman (Purdy) and Mission Creek Correction Center for Women in Belfair... and their families.
$15.00 is the suggested donation. Auction item donations are appreciated.
Make your reservation at table in the narthex or contact Joan Nelson at joan2nelson@comcast.net or 253-208-3307. Or, send your check to Empowering Life, PO Box 1803, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.
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Make Your Shopping Dollars Go Further
If you shop on Amazon for the holidays, please consider designating St. Mark's (or your other favorite charity) to receive the money Amazon donates from each purchase. Login through www.smile.amazon.com and type in "St. Mark's Lutheran by The Narrows" to select our church. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same prices, selection and shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
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Children and Youth Faith Formation
Sunday School 3yrs-12th grade. 9:45-10:45 in CFC and Youth Wing
Thursday night @SMLC: Jan 26, 5:30-6:30, Youth Group, 6:30-7:30, Youth Choir.
Synod Youth Gathering it is not too late to sign up!
(grades 7-12)-Feb. 3-5th Cost: $130.00 per person. Sign up with a $60.00 deposit by TODAY if you are attending-leave in Ingelaurie's box. Registration forms on the youth board now. Music, games, and much more!
"Let's Be Real"-a conversation with youth about race today for youth grades 9-12. Sunday, Feb. 12 1-4:30pm
at Peace Lutheran Church, Hilltop. Sign up on the youth board by Sunday, Feb. 5th if you plan on attending. Framed around the movie Remember the Titans.
High School Summer Immersion Trip July 6-9, 2017 (Thursday to Sunday)
10-12th grade youth (current) Stevenson WA Cost: $125.00 per person. $50.00 Deposit are being accepted now. Spaces are limited to 10-12 youth. During our 4 day trip we will walk and serve alongside Native Americans who live along the Columbia River as well as community members from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Montana 2017! July 15-22
- 6-9th grade youth (current) Servant Trip- Cost: $622.00 per person Includes lodging, meals, transportation, and more. $150.00 due Jan 29 to guarantee your spot. Limited Scholarships are available and you can fundraise to get your balance reduced. 6-9th grade parents you will register and pay for your son/daughter through the church. See Montana info on youth board.
- 10-12th grade youth-Summer Camp at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp July 16-21(travel dates July 15 &22). Check out www.flbc.net for more information and to register your child-you will do this on your own. But let me know so we have room for them in the van.
- 4-5th grade youth (current) are also headed to Flathead July 16-21(travel dates July 15 & 22). Cost: $410.00 for camp PLUS $40.00 to St. Mark's for misc. expenses (Silverwood, transportation, etc). Limited scholarship funds and fundraising opportunities are also available. We will be going with the 6-9th grade servant trip, and any high school youth wanting to go to camp. Informational Meeting for children and parents will be Feb. 12 11am in the Fireside Room
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Adult Faith Formation
Adult Forum-Sundays 9:45am in the Parish Commons Classroom
January 29- "Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith" Celebrating the communion of science and faith, this ongoing series explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Pastor John Rosenberg serves as our guide for these sessions, along with DVD clips from several modern scholars and church leaders.
Adult Class- Sundays 11am in the Parish Commons Classroom
January 29-February 26: "Matthew for Everyone" Guided by the work of N.T. Wright and our own insights, we continue exploring the Gospel of Matthew. What is the wisdom, the challenge and the promise that Jesus shares in this story? How do we incorporate it into our lives?
Wednesday Midweek Renewal; 6:15pm in the PCC
Our Muslim Neighbors - Using the work of seventeen Muslim and Christian scholars, we will examine reliable information about what Muslims believe, how they live out their faith, and how we can all participate in building relationships across the lines of faith.
Tuesday "Fully Alive" Bible Study; 5:15pm in the Fireside Room
led by Sherry Maiura.
Women's Bible Study; 9:30 am in the Parish Commons Classroom
In the new year they will be studying Martin Luther's Small Catechism For more information contact Ida Hagen, 253-759-0569 (
idaputs@gmail.com)
Noon Wednesday Text Study Luncheon in the Parish Commons Classroom.
At Bible Study Luncheon men and women read and discuss the scripture texts appointed for the upcoming Sunday. The pastor who will be preaching on the texts guides the conversation.
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Fred Meyer Giving
Did you know that Fred Meyer stores has a Community Rewards Program? For more information on how to connect your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to giving at St. Mark's, click here. |
The flower chart for 2017 is on the bulletin board outside the office. You are invited to sign up for a Sunday to place flowers on the altar to celebrate, honor or remember special people and occasions in your life. You have a choice of providing the flowers yourself or paying $40 for an arrangement to be delivered by Safeway. Thank you.
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